First, Second and Third place winners (left to right) of the 2018 IAM Midwest Territory Cornhole Tournament pose with General Vice President Philip J. Gruber (left), GDA recipient Susie Halverson and her guide dog, Mickey (center), and Chief of Staff Steve Galloway (right).
The IAM Midwest Territory’s 2018 Cornhole Tournament raised $4.8k for Guide Dogs of America (GDA).
Over a hundred people, including 30 teams, from across the Midwest Territory and Chicagoland area took part in the event.
See photos from the IAM Midwest Territory GDA Cornhole Tournament.
Over a hundred people, including 30 teams, from across the Midwest Territory and Chicagoland area took part in the IAM Midwest Territory’s 2018 Cornhole Tournament.
“Thank you to all the IAM Districts and Locals and Chicagoland residents who took part in this great event,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber. “This was the Midwest Territory’s second time hosting our GDA Cornhole Tournament. I’m proud to say we raised more money than last year.
“A special thank you to IAM Grand Lodge Representative Marty St. Peters who coordinated the event along with help from our staff. Thank you to our many sponsors including Employee Benefit Systems President Jeff Grimm. And, last but certainly not least, a very special thank you to GDA recipient Susie Halverson and her guide dog, Mickey, who were gracious enough to join us at this year’s event and talk with participants about the importance and impact of the GDA organization.”
GDA is a non-profit organization supported by the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations in its mission to provide guide dogs free of charge to blind and visually-impaired individuals in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit their website at www.GuideDogsofAmerica.org.
For more information about this and other IAM Midwest Territory events to benefit Guide Dogs of America, visit www.SpiritoftheMidwest.org.
See photos from the IAM Midwest Territory GDA Cornhole Tournament.
